This workshop focuses on Large Language Models (LLM) to provide participants with a foundational understanding of LLM, their working, and how to fine-tune a pre-trained LLM for your own data. In this workshop, we will use cloud-based platforms, so you don’t need to have Python installed. Please make sure that you have a Google Colaboratory […]
Learn about the Legend of Turtle Island with James Groening, a Cree artist who specializes in the Woodland Art style. This guided painting workshop is an introduction to the story of how Turtle Island was formed! All proceeds support the Vancouver Aboriginal Friendship centre society. Paint supplies provided.
The placebo effect is powerful in many neurological and psychiatric disorders and clinical trials often use placebos when developing and testing new treatments. Some people question the ethics of including a placebo group in research, while others would argue that to not do so is ethically fraught. In some cases, estimating the placebo effect and […]
Gain valuable insights into the Canadian labour market and discover effective job strategies that can pave the way to securing your first Canadian job. Additionally, explore on-campus experiences at UBC designed to enhance your professional skills before you enter the job market. Link will be sent to students closer to the day of the event
Throughout Ramadan, student clubs at UBC will be hosting events and activities for Muslim students at the UBC Vancouver campus. Please join the UBC Muslim Student Association for Taraweeh from 8:00pm to 12:00am at Place Vanier.
The UBC Department of Surgery Grand Rounds is an Accredited Group Learning Activity (Section 1) as defined by the Maintenance of Certification Program of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada. These rounds are typically scheduled on the second Wednesday every month during the academic year (September to June), from 7 am to 8 am, and are […]
Explore essential networking strategies to create an effective online presence and build a robust professional network in Canada. Learn how to engage effectively with hiring managers and UBC alumni online and in preparation for our in-person event on Mar 14. Link will be sent to students closer to the day of the event.
The workshop will center on the topic: Prominent Misconceptions amongst International Students and the Solutions to the Realities This would focus on empowering students on topics surrounding Personal Branding, LinkedIn, and networking while offering an outlook on the employer side of things and the reality of the job market overall. Thus, the hope is to […]
Join the Faculty of Medicine's Office of Respectful Environments, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion virtually on Wednesday, March 13th, 2024 from 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm (PST), for “Rez Rules: My Indictment of Canada’s and America’s Systemic Racism Against Indigenous Peoples.” In this Indigenous Speakers Series session, we will have a conversation with Chief Clarence Louie, […]
Registration link here. Did you know that students are eligible for various tax credits but many often go unclaimed? The UBC Tax Assistance Clinic for Students (TACS) is partnering with Enrolment Services to host an interactive session teaching you the basics of how to file your taxes. Please feel free to come prepared with your […]
The goal of this event is to inspire and empower the female student body at UBC by showcasing the career pathways of UBC alumni in science, law, and business. UBC Alumni will be sharing their career and unique experiences that could inspire those attending our event made up of UBC students. Here are the event details: In-person Wednesday […]
Throughout Ramadan, student clubs at UBC will be hosting events and activities for Muslim students at the UBC Vancouver campus. Please join the UBC Muslim Student Association for Community Iftar from 6:30pm to 9:00pm at the Place Vanier Ballroom.
